Boats There are many types of kayaks that can be used for rock gardening. My boat of choice for a trip will be determined by where I am heading and the conditions of the ocean. If it’s a mellow day, I may feel like just touring around the rocks and maybe run a small...

Awareness and Filming Risks By Bill Vonnegut In recent years, the use of action cameras like the GoPro has skyrocketed in the paddling community. We attach them to our bodies and boats so our hands are free to paddle through heat of the action. Due to the wide angle...

By Bill Vonnegut An essential part of paddling is preparing to handle a rescue at any time and in all conditions. Accomplishing this requires proper training and practice beforehand. Yet even with appropriate preparation, doing a rescue in the heat of the moment may...

The answer in this 8 part article written for Canoe & Kayak Magazine Part 1-8 by Bill Vonnegut A veteran sea kayaking instructor explains the growing sport of ocean whitewater paddling September 24, 2015 By CanoeKayak.com When I mention kayaking, people generally...

By tOM Humphries Almost universally dreaded by anyone striving for improvement in any activity, the plateau is a part of any journey toward improvement. Having as much or more experience with plateaus than most folk and having not only learned to recognize them early,...

By tOM Humphries If we’re to believe conventional wisdom, solo trips are notoriously more dangerous than trips taken with a group. This seems to be universally echoed in nearly every outdoor sport, particularly if it involves “back country” or...